Become a YANA Ambassador Rider!
Have you Registered to Ride? Are you gathering your team to take on a Challenge? Riding in memory of someone special? Planning an epic route together — or just charting your own unique course?
Whatever your ride looks like, rally your group and sign up as a YANA Ambassador Team to help promote the Ride and inspire others! Ambassador Teams share their stories, fundraising efforts, and ride adventures — helping raise awareness and vital support for YANA families.
Not riding with a team? Solo riders with big heart and great stories are welcome too — sign up as an Individual Ambassador Rider and make a difference your way.
It’s easy — sign up HERE, today! Our Events Marketing Specialist, Sarah, will reach out with everything you need to get started. Have questions? Contact her directly at summerstudent@yanacomoxvalley.com.
We can’t wait to cheer you and your team on at the massive Party in the Park at Comox Marina Park on August 17, 2025!
2025 Ambassadors:
LEAD RIDER: Kourtney Van Velzen - Pedal Pirates
| Route: | Local kids ride around the Puntledge Park area with a celebratory BBQ at the end. Click HERE to visit the Facebook event page for more information. |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
| Starting Date, Time & Location: | August 9th, 11 am, 2228 Lexington Place, Courtenay |
| Ending Date, Time & Location: | August 9th, 2 pm, 2228 Lexington Place, Courtenay |
| Final Meeting Place: | Lexington Place Courtenay |
| Welcoming riders to join this ride/route? | Yes! |
| Contact info to join: | Click HERE to join the 'Pedal Pirates' team or email kourtneyegan6@gmail.com |
LEAD RIDER: Craig Harris - Dad's Crew | |
| Route: | Forbidden Trails |
| Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Starting Date, Time & Location: | August 17th, 9 am, Barber's Hole Parking Lot |
| Ending Date, Time & Location: | August 17th, 12 pm, Barber's Hole Parking Lot |
| Final Meeting Place: | Join us at the Party in the Park after our ride |
| Welcoming riders to join this ride/route? | Yes |
| Contact info to join: | Click HERE to join the 'Dad's Crew' team or email comoxbikeco@shaw.ca |
LEAD RIDER: Jeff Beeston - Trail Bicycles | |
| Route: | Gravel or MTB ride options. 2-3 hours of riding. Bites & bevvies after! Sign up for the ride and donate $50 to ride a demo bike! |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Starting Date, Time & Location: | August 10th, 10 am, Cumberland - meet at the empty lot, kitty corner to the yellow gate |
| Ending Date, Time & Location: | August 10th, 1 pm, Cumberland - empty lot, kitty corner to the yellow gate |
| Final Meeting Place: | Celebrate at the Party in the Park on August 17th |
| Welcoming riders to join this ride/route? | Yes |
| Contact info to join: | Click HERE to join the 'Trail Bicycles' team or email shop@trailbicycles.ca |
LEAD RIDER: Beaufort Cycles | |
| Route: | Join our team! Anything on a bike counts -laps at the mountain, regular rides, commuting. Rides can be recorded August 1st-17th. Check out the 2025 Challenges and add extra fun to your fundraising. |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
| Starting Date, Time & Location: | August 1st, your choice of location |
| Ending Date, Time & Location: | August 17th, your choice of location |
| Final Meeting Place: | Celebrate at the Party in the Park on August 17th |
| Welcoming riders to join this ride/route? | Yes |
| Contact info to join: | Click HERE to join the 'Beaufort Cycles' team or email Sarah, info@beaufortcycles.ca |
